The Endocardium Consists of This Type of Tissue

Question

The endocardium consists of this type of tissue.
A) cardiac muscle
B) simple squamous epithelium
C) dense irregular connective tissue
D) reticular connective tissue
E) stratified squamous epithelium

Accepted Answer

The endocardium is the innermost layer of the heart, which lines the chambers and valves. It consists of a thin layer of simple squamous epithelium, which provides a smooth surface to reduce friction as blood flows through the heart.